# taurus SHO vs. hyundai genesis V8 vs. pontiac G8 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 11, 2009, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887 "2009-02-11T11:54:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/21 "2009-02-11T12:54:23Z")
wut v8 genesis… ohh me. I was thinking coupe. I bet I would take the sho. ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/22 "2009-02-11T12:56:59Z")
The Genesis for sure. The coupe is awesome but the 4dr genesis hauls ass too, and looks way more quality inside and out v. G8 or SHO. But the G8 has way cooler scoops and chrome :picard: ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/23 "2009-02-11T13:04:36Z")
g8 ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/24 "2009-02-11T13:04:47Z")
I don’t really like the genesis looks-wise very much, but pending driving them it might win… just based on looks alone i’d probably say the G8? ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/25 "2009-02-11T13:09:34Z")
G8 I guess. Blah. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/26 "2009-02-11T13:32:08Z")
this is what sells me on the ford: ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/043_2010taurussho.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/043_2010taurussho.jpg) ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/044_2010taurussho.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/044_2010taurussho.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/27 "2009-02-11T13:48:34Z")
Sounds like you’ve been given the choice of a company car? I’m admittedly not very familiar with the three, so quick summary from my googling: Ford - 365hp V6TT, AWD, 6AT with paddles, sexy interior, bland exterior Pontiac - 360hp V8, RWD, 6AT w/bump shifting, Pontiac interior and exterior Hyundai - 368hp V8, RWD 6AT w/bump shifting, bland exterior coma inducing interior Fuck reliability if you don’t own it and you’re only going to have it for 3 years. I’d expect any of those three to be pretty close to problem free. Unless a much more in depth comparison of the features reveals that one has way better nice bits, I vote Ford for AWD and nicer interior. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/28 "2009-02-11T14:03:32Z")
I wish I was getting one as a company car… I’m more just curious about nyspeed’s thoughts on this new market segment… ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/29 "2009-02-11T15:00:54Z")
G8 ---
**Author:** ![dftsilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dftsilvia/32/7447_2.png) [@dftsilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dftsilvia)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/30 "2009-02-11T15:25:11Z")
all 3 suck… but i would take the G8 for the rwd goodness ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/31 "2009-02-11T15:27:36Z")
GXP all day. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/32 "2009-02-11T16:24:50Z")
I voted G8 and if it’s the GXP version it’s an LS3 and has like 430hp I’ll find out the real numbers in a sec. How can people say it’s way to Pontiac/GM it’s based off the the Holden Commadore! ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/33 "2009-02-11T16:30:55Z")
I wouldn’t buy a G8GT. Nor a Genesis V8. I would however buy a Ford Taurus SHO, 365 HP/300TQ, AWD=Perfect buffalo sports car. But if I could pick any powerful sedan It would be the Pontiac G8GXP. You honestly can’t beat it for the price. It looks sexy, It’s got a great motor, manual transmission, great interior and it’s cheap for how its optioned. 415hp and 415 ft/lbs of tq. That’s a Beast sedan. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/34 "2009-02-11T16:39:42Z")
Of your choices, G8. Anyone who buys a Ford Taurus must surrender 100 man points. Or you could just get a 335i for an extra 3k and be a prick in a BMW not a fggt in a ford. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/35 "2009-02-11T16:39:53Z")
yep 415hp great motor! Seeing those taurus pics of the interior impressed me, looks good and would be better for winter driving. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/36 "2009-02-11T17:24:40Z")
If I had to choose from that list I’d choose the G8. Then I’d take it to New Era. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/37 "2009-02-11T17:47:48Z")
Again G8. ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/38 "2009-02-11T18:29:06Z")
> [@Matt Danger](#): > > If I had to choose from that list I’d choose the G8. Then I’d take it to New Era. no modding it as it says. hence why i went genesis. i couldn’t own a g8 and not mod it. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/39 "2009-02-11T18:40:04Z")
There’s the first time I’ve picked a Hyundai to win a contest… ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/40 "2009-02-11T18:51:22Z")
> [@psychopjv](#): > > no modding it as it says. hence why i went genesis. i couldn’t own a g8 and not mod it. I picked G8 anyhow with full intent to mod it. FUCK RULES! I DO WHAT I WANT! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887.md?page=3)